Jaycob Tatum is an American college football player who plays linebacker for Western Illinois University.
He is also the half-brother of Jayson Tatum, a star basketball player for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Jaycob is known for his athletic talent, family connections, and humble personality.
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- Full Name: Jaycob Tatum
- Date of birth: January 27, 2004
- Age: 20 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: College Soccer Player
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
- Parents: Justin Tatum (father) and Dr. Becky (mother)
- Siblings: Jayson Tatum (half-brother) and Kayden Tatum (half-sister)
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net Worth: $20,000
Early life and education
Jaycob Tatum, now 20 years old in 2024, was born on January 27, 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Justin Tatum and his partner, Dr. Becky.
Justin is a former basketball player and coach who fathered Jayson Tatum with his ex-girlfriend Brandy Cole-Barnes. Jaycob has two older half-siblings, Jayson and Kayden.
Jaycob attended Christian Brothers College High School, where he excelled in both sports. He was a three-star recruit in football and a two-star recruit in basketball, according to 247Sports.
He received several scholarship offers from various universities but chose to play football for Western Illinois University, where he is currently a sophomore majoring in business administration.
Personal life
Jaycob Tatum is single and has no children. He is very close to his family, especially his brother Jayson and sister Kayden.
He often posts photos and videos of them on his social media accounts, showing his love and support for them. He also enjoys spending time with his nephew, Deuce, the son of Jayson and his ex-girlfriend, Toriah Lachell.
Jaycob looks up to Jayson as a role model and admires his basketball skills. He also has a connection to his father who taught him the basics of sports and life.
Career
Jaycob Tatum began his football career at Christian Brothers College High School as a linebacker and linebacker.
He helped his team win two state championships in 2018 and 2019. He also played basketball for the same school, averaging 10.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game as a senior.
He was named second-team All-Metro in both sports by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He graduated from high school in 2020 and attended Western Illinois University, where he joined the football team as a linebacker.
He made his collegiate debut in the spring of 2021, playing in six games and recording 18 tackles, one pass deflection and one interception.
Prize
- Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Rookie Team (2021)
- HERO Sports First Year All-American Team (2021)
- Second Team All-Metro in Football and Basketball by St. Louis Post-Dispatch (2020)
- Two-time state champion in football with Christian Brothers College High School (2018, 2019)
Net worth
Jaycob Tatum’s net worth is estimated to be around $20,000.
However, he is still a university student and earns little income from his football career.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @jaycobtatum
- Twitter Username: @jaycobtatum
